Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

19592hr 5min
critics rating 82%82%
audience rating 91%91%

Step into the glamorous world of "Imitation of Life," where dreams collide and destinies intertwine in the bustling streets of 1940s New York City. Follow the captivating journey of a white widow with stars in her eyes, whose path crosses with a determined black single mother in need of a job. As their lives become inexplicably linked, they navigate the complexities of race, ambition, and motherhood in a society on the brink of change.

Experience the poignant tale of two women from different worlds who find solace and strength in each other's company, defying societal norms and expectations along the way. With dazzling performances and heart-wrenching moments, "Imitation of Life" is a timeless classic that delves deep into the essence of friendship, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness. Prepare to be swept away by a story that will linger in your heart long after the credits roll.

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Cast

Elinor Donahue

Lora's Friend

Elinor Donahue

Bess Flowers

Geraldine Moore (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Sandra Dee

Susie (16)

Sandra Dee

John Gavin

Steve Archer

John Gavin

Jack Weston

Stage manager

Jack Weston

Dan O'Herlihy

David Edwards

Dan O'Herlihy

Lana Turner

Lora Meredith

Lana Turner

Myrna Fahey

Iris Dawn

Myrna Fahey

Cap Somers

Truck Driver

Cap Somers

Troy Donahue

Ann Robinson

Showgirl

Ann Robinson

Susan Kohner

Sarah Jane (18)

Susan Kohner

Robert Alda

Allen Loomis

Robert Alda

Peg Shirley

George Calliga

Security

George Calliga

Sandra Gould

Receptionist

Sandra Gould

Juanita Moore

Annie Johnson

Juanita Moore

Chet Brandenburg

Man at Coney Island

Chet Brandenburg

Steve Carruthers

Actor at Audition

Steve Carruthers

Napoleon Whiting

Kenneth, Lora's Butler

Napoleon Whiting

Joseph Mell

Watchman

Joseph Mell

Joel Fluellen

Minister

Joel Fluellen

Richard Collier

McKinney

Richard Collier

Jeffrey Sayre

Audience Member

Jeffrey Sayre

Eddie Parker

Cop at Funeral

Eddie Parker

Frank Baker

Party Guest

Frank Baker

George Barrows

Furniture Mover

George Barrows

Cosmo Sardo

Audience Member

Cosmo Sardo

Than Wyenn

Mahalia Jackson

Choir Soloist

Mahalia Jackson

Nelson Leigh

Terry Burnham

Susie (6)

Terry Burnham

George Ford

Show Spectator (uncredited)

George Ford

Billy House

Fat Man on Beach

Billy House

John McNamara

Maida Severn

Waclaw Rekwart

Restaurant Patron

Waclaw Rekwart

Alex Ball

Audience Member

Alex Ball

Ted Thorpe

Dog Owner

Ted Thorpe

Adolf Eichmann

Himself (Archive Footage)

Adolf Eichmann

David Tomack

Mr. McKenney

David Tomack

Cicely Evans

Louis Morton

Cicely Evans

Lee Goodman

Photographer

Lee Goodman

Paul Cristo

Show Spectator

Paul Cristo

Teddy Buckner

Marching Band Member

Teddy Buckner

Paul Levitt

Lynne Hunter

John Vivyan

Young man

John Vivyan

Karin Dicker

Sarah Jane (8)

Karin Dicker

Joe Darensbourg

Marching Band Member

Joe Darensbourg

Robert Darin

Mike De Lay

Marching Band Member

Mike De Lay

Tedd Hadfield

Rodney Bieber

Moulin Rouge Dancer

Rodney Bieber